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AI-Powered CCTV Towers Installed to Tackle Fly-Tipping in East Yorkshire
30 Jul
Summary
- CCTV towers with AI technology installed in Cottingham, Boynton, Rawcliffe, and Hessle
- Council received 2,500 reports of fly-tipping each year
- Fly-tipping described as a "blight and a nuisance" in rural parts of the county

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is taking action to address the issue of fly-tipping in the region. The council has installed CCTV towers with advanced AI technology in several locations, including Cottingham, Boynton, Rawcliffe, and Hessle, with plans for more installations in the near future.
The move comes as the council has been inundated with reports of illegal dumping, receiving around 2,500 such cases each year. Councillor Lyn Healing described fly-tipping as a "blight and a nuisance" in the rural parts of the county, prompting the council to invest in the new CCTV system to "step up its action against those who commit the crimes."
The AI-powered cameras are expected to deter people from illegally disposing of their waste, helping to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the East Yorkshire countryside. The council's enforcement team will use the footage from the CCTV towers to identify and prosecute offenders, sending a strong message that such behavior will not be tolerated.